Marketing Manager

Marketing Manager III (Paid Search – International Performance Marketing)

Contract Duration: 6 months (Extension Possible)

Annual Base Salary: $102,800 USD + Full Benefits

Location: Seattle, WA (Hybrid / Onsite as Needed)

Schedule: Full‑time, 40 hours per week

• Own paid search strategy and hands‑on campaign execution across international expansion markets
• Lead paid search go‑to‑market planning for major product launches, regional expansions, and seasonal tentpoles
• Manage and optimize large‑scale paid search budgets to drive efficiency and performance
• Execute with strong attention to detail while maintaining speed and bias for action

• Analyze campaign performance, derive insights, and translate data into actionable recommendations
• Measure impact using performance metrics, testing results, and incrementality frameworks
• Support experimentation roadmaps to continuously improve paid search effectiveness

• Serve as primary point of contact for external agencies and paid search vendors
• Partner closely with internal teams across marketing, analytics, finance, and business stakeholders
• Communicate complex issues, dependencies, and trade‑offs clearly to senior partners

• Support SEO improvement initiatives in partnership with search and content teams
• Contribute to organizational transitions and handovers during periods of change

• 6+ years of digital marketing experience, with 4+ years focused on Paid Search (strategy and hands‑on execution)
• Prior experience as an FTE or contractor at Amazon, Microsoft, Google, or Meta (required)
• Experience managing large paid advertising budgets (> $1M annually) across platforms such as Google Ads, Microsoft/Bing Ads, Amazon Ads, Apple Search, or similar
• Strong Excel skills, including data manipulation, VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and performance analysis
• Proven experience using data and metrics to drive optimization and business decisions
• Experience presenting insights and recommendations to senior leadership
• Ability to manage competing priorities and make informed trade‑off decisions in a fast‑paced environment

• Google Ads Certification (strongly preferred)
• Experience running SEM campaigns across multiple countries and languages
• Experience with A/B testing, marketing measurement, ROI, lifetime value, or incrementality analysis
• Familiarity with paid search management tools such as Google Ads Editor, Microsoft Ads Editor, Skai (Kenshoo), SA360, Marin, or similar platforms
• Media, entertainment, or subscription‑based services experience
• SEO experience is a plus
• Proven ability to thrive in ambiguous, high‑change environments

• Lead international paid search for high‑visibility global initiatives
• Own strategy and execution across multiple markets with significant budget responsibility
• Gain hands‑on experience with advanced performance marketing tools and methodologies
• Work in a collaborative, data‑driven environment with direct exposure to senior stakeholders
• Strong potential for extension and long‑term impact

Derflan is a boutique consulting firm supporting some of the world’s most innovative technology companies. We place experienced professionals into meaningful roles where they can drive measurable impact. With competitive benefits, a collaborative culture, and a focus on consultant success, Derflan has built a trusted reputation across the technology consulting ecosystem.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Marketing and Project Management

• Business Consulting and Services, Technology, Information and Media

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance